Ottawa car rentals from ₱2,309/day
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Ottawa car rental information
| Pick-up location | Ottawa |
|---|---|
| Car types | Compact, Compact SUV, Economy, Full-size, Full-size SUV, Intermediate, Intermediate SUV, Minivan, Premium, Standard, Standard SUV |
| Rental locations | 83 |
| Airport locations | 14 |
| Popular agencies | Thrifty, Dollar, Budget, Hertz |
Cheap car rentals in Ottawa
| Economy | ₱2,315/day |
| Compact | ₱2,315/day |
| Intermediate | ₱2,309/day |
| Standard | ₱2,506/day |
| Full-size | ₱2,506/day |
| Minivan | ₱4,570/day |
| Full-size SUV | ₱3,028/day |
| Premium | ₱2,506/day |
| Intermediate SUV | ₱2,546/day |
| Compact SUV | ₱2,553/day |
| Standard SUV | ₱2,553/day |
KAYAK’s top tips for renting a car in Ottawa
- Canada’s capital is an evergreen city that is overflowing with spectacular parks and gardens. Ottawa is located along the Ottawa River and is connected to the Rideau Canal, providing extensive opportunities to get outside and enjoy the wonders of nature. Renting a car will give you unrivaled access to the glorious hiking trails of Gatineau Park while also allowing the time to take in the significant cultural arts attractions, such as the National Gallery and Canadian Museum of History. If you are planning to attend an Ottawa Senators ice hockey match, renting a car is the best option since Canadian Tire Center is more than 25 km (15 miles) from the downtown district.
- Ottawa Macdonald–Cartier International Airport (YOW) is located approximately 11 km (7 miles) from downtown and you will be able to arrive in just over 20 minutes of driving. hire companies Alamo, Avis, Budget, Hertz, and Enterprise have their counters located on Level 1 of the parking facility, directly across from the baggage claim area.
- Since the expanse of parklands and outdoor activities lends Ottawa to be an optimal location for bike riding, so be vigilant while driving and remember to check blind spots regularly. Turning right at a red light is legal in Ottawa unless otherwise indicated by signage; however, always remember to stop at the intersection and ensure the road is clear.
- Ottawa and the surrounding areas of Ontario are well known for the heavy amounts of snowfall they often get during the winter. If you are planning to travel during this time of the year you will witness some beautiful frozen lakes and scenery; however, be extra cautious while driving. It is important to regularly check weather reports which will provide information on road conditions and safety. When driving on icy roads, remember to reduce speeds and allow more braking time and space than you would in normal conditions.
- Book your rental car in Ottawa at least 1 day before your trip in order to get a below-average price
- Off-airport rental car locations in Ottawa are around 45% cheaper than airport locations on average
- Economy rental cars in Ottawa are around -4% cheaper than other car types, on average
Ottawa car rental experiences: the best tips from KAYAK users
FAQs about renting a car in Ottawa
What type of car is recommended for driving in Ottawa?
If you are planning on traveling during the warmer months, a standard sedan such as a Toyota Corolla or Hyundai Elantra will adequately provide you with the capacity to explore any of Ottawa’s attractions. A Toyota RAV4 or similar four-wheel drive will better suit driving demands during the snowy season, offering more traction with the icy roads.
What’s the speed limit in Ottawa?
Throughout the state of Ontario, the speed limit in urban areas such as residential or commercial roads is 50 km/h (31 mph). Be wary of school zones as the speed limit decreases to 40 km/h (24 mph). Freeways can range from 80 km/h (49 mph) to 100 km/h (62 mph), depending on the location and lanes available, so it is best to always check the indicated signage.
Where are the best places to park in Ottawa?
In the heart of downtown, the City of Ottawa has a public underground parking lot situated at City Hall which costs only $2 CAD ($1.50 USD) per day on the weekends. It is recommended that you park here and explore the downtown area by foot if you happen to be visiting on the weekend. If you plan on visiting the National Arts Center, enter after 4 pm for unlimited parking for only $11 CAD ($8 USD).
What is the cheapest car rental company in Ottawa?
In the past 72 hours, the cheapest rental cars were found at Thrifty (₱2,309/day), Dollar (₱2,315/day) and Hertz (₱2,472/day). In the last 72 hours the cheapest rental car price was found at Thrifty 30 York St K1N 5S6 (1 kilometers from city center).
What is the best rental car company in Ottawa?
Based on ratings and reviews from real users on KAYAK, the best car rental companies in Ottawa are Enterprise Rent-A-Car (8.1, 54 reviews), and Budget (7.6, 87 reviews).
How much is gas price in Ottawa?
The average gas price in Ottawa is ₱286.94 per gallon over the past 30 days. Filling up a gas tank costs between ₱3,443 and ₱4,591, depending on the car size.
What is the most popular rental car in Ottawa?
Economy (Kia Rio or similar) is the most frequently booked rental car type in Ottawa.
How can I find car rentals near me in Ottawa?
Take a look at our extensive car rental location map to find the best rental cars near you.
How much does an Economy car rental cost in Ottawa?
An Economy car rental in Ottawa costs ₱2,872 per day, on average.
How much does an Intermediate car rental cost in Ottawa?
An Intermediate car rental in Ottawa costs ₱2,825 per day, on average.
How much does a Standard car rental cost in Ottawa?
A Standard car rental in Ottawa costs ₱2,825 per day, on average.
Ottawa car rental reviews and directory
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
8.3
Very good
307 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.2
Value for money
7.8
16 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1003 Airport Parkway Pvt
+1 613 248 0005
11-2194 Robertson Road
+1 613 596 2255
1430 Youville Dr
+1 613 841 5110
1555 Michael St
+1 613 742 6433
1579 Cyrville Road
+1 613 746 2800
1615 Laperriere Ave
+1 613 729 4009
1788 Bank Street
+1 613 247 0220
1997 Merivale Road
+1 613 228 8206
226 Queen Street
+1 613 232 3536
2450 Palladium Dr
+1 613 595 0999
250 Vanguard Dr
+1 613 834 0935
2677 Bank Street
+1 613 738 2221
280 Catherine Street
+1 613 566 3277
355 St. Patrick St
+1 613 236 3366
3788 Prince Of Wales Drive
+1 613 692 3022
550 Dealership Drive
+1 613 825 5187
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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
May 2021
Cons:
They cancelled the booking a few days in advance and I was very upset as I had to vacate my apartment and needed the rental to do so10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2021
Pros:
The staff was excellent at both Enterprise locations - loved the vehicle - there was no surprises (e.g. switch of make/model). Great service.Cons:
Pricey. But everything else was great! Thank you!!10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2020
Cons:
Drive back service10.0 Wonderful
Jul 2020
Pros:
The staff are nice and they make the effort to show you the car before you drive off.3.2 Poor
Jul 2020
Pros:
They did not have an economy car available despite the fact that I had booked economy.Cons:
The car was dirty. The attendant made an excuse to say she tried to clean up the car but in fact she did nothing. There was dirt in the trunk and around the hinges of the trunk door.Alamo
9.3
Wonderful
69 reviewsCleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Pick-up/Drop-off
9.2
Value for money
8.6
One location in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1003 Airport Parkway Private
+1 613 737 7264
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10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Feb 2020
Pros:
Pick up was simple, drop off was easy, staff was very friendly and helpfulCons:
More signage to help find the drop off location9.2 Wonderful
Nov 2018
Pros:
Last minute decent few.7.6 Good
Aug 2018
Cons:
Price2.0 Poor
Jun 2018
Cons:
I booked a car for a late evening arrival but when I arrived to pick up my car Alamo was already closed. Thankfully Avis was open and able to rent me a car5.6 Fair
Jun 2018
Pros:
Car upgrade, competitive weekend price.Cons:
To extend rental for 24 hours was quoted to cost more than the entire total for previous 3 days - no flexibility to meet customer needs despite not needing the vehicle for another reservation.Avis
8.0
Very good
57 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.2
Pick-up/Drop-off
8.0
Value for money
7.6
11 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1003 Airport Parkway Private
+1 613 739 3334
1255 Johnston Road
+1 613 692 9460
1899 Merivale Road
+1 613 688 0397
2141 Saint Joseph Boulevard
+1 613 841 9955
2150 Robertson Road
+1 613 726 6596
2273 Gladwin Crescent
+1 613 288 0935
345 Slater Street
+1 613 232 2847
38 Edgewater Street
+1 613 831 3380
449 Gladstone Avenue
+1 613 238 3421
5835 Hazeldean Road
+1 613 739 4430
826 Clyde Avenue
+1 613 724 4567
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8.0 Very good
Oct 2023
8.0 Very good
Dec 2020
Cons:
Despite booking an intermediate on Kayak, the Avis received my booking as a compact. Thankfully, Avis found an intermediate car for me at a nearby location for no extra charge, which I appreciated. Seems like a miscommunication between the Kayak and Avis systems.6.8 Okay
Aug 2020
Cons:
We received quite a larger vehicle than booked as the type of vehicle we had booked was not available so I think the vehicle should have been the correct size. Also, the vehicle had Florida license plates and being in Canada and driving, because of the travel restrictions and people’s heightened stress, we didn’t feel comfortable driving in Canada with the Florida plates under Covid.10.0 Wonderful
Apr 2019
Pros:
After streetparking my mirror had been flopped back. Sure enough-two dents in the door - I had been side swiped. I reported to insurance and Avis Ottawa who were very calm and supportive. Returning the car, an employee immediately told me that it was old damage. Honest and clear service.2.0 Poor
Feb 2019
Cons:
The rental place was supposed to open at 8 A.M. (as was indicated on their own front door), which was when my pickup was arranged for. I got there at 8:05 A.M. and waited until 8:25 A.M. until I had to find other arrangements to get to my appointment because no one showed up.4.0 Mediocre
Sep 2023
Hertz
7.8
Good
86 reviewsCleanliness
7.8
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.8
Value for money
7.4
7 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1003 Airport Parkway Private
+1 613 521 3332
1160 Newmarket
+1 613 745 1396
170 Paul Benoit Drivewa
+1 613 521 3294
1916 Merivale Road
+1 613 228 0330
30 York Street
+1 613 241 7981
320 Catherine Street
+1 613 241 7681
881 St. Laurent Blvd
+1 613 746 6683
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4.8 Mediocre
Nov 2020
Pros:
Noone was there when I dropped the car off. I found papertowel (used) in the car. Not acceptable at all given this is a Covid pandemic. I was told after I had booked the car that Costco members get a discount. The agents never really tell you about any features or benefits. When I showed up the woman was not there so I had to wait for her.4.4 Mediocre
Sep 2020
Pros:
Nothing but the initial price of the car itself.Cons:
Customer service, after hour return policy, initial and final inspection accuracy, insurance plans, ease of finding the rental place, and so many more.2.0 Poor
Aug 2020
Pros:
The company cancelled on me!5.6 Fair
Jul 2020
Pros:
The staff was okay. I was told the car was a new model but when I got in the car it smelled like marijuana. The AC was on and this is what it smelled like.4.0 Mediocre
Jul 2020
Pros:
I had asked for an economy car but I was told that none were available despite the fact that I had booked economy.Cons:
They should go outside with the customer to do an inspection of the car and to explain the features of the car.6.0 Okay
Oct 2019
Cons:
When someone rents a GPS it should have instructions with it or the operation be explained. I could not get sound out of it and old address kept coming up. It was night time rain and it seems all the City is in Construction, and the GPS does not work very dangerous.Budget
7.6
Good
99 reviewsCleanliness
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.7
Value for money
7.3
11 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1003 Airport Parkway
+1 613 521 4844
1255 Johnston Road
+1 613 692 9461
1899 Merivale Road
+1 613 288 2828
2141 Saint Joseph Boulevard
+1 613 837 9649
2150 Robertson Road
+1 613 288 1288
2273 Gladwin Crescent
+1 613 739 4231
345 Slater Street
+1 613 288 2498
38 Edgewater Street
+1 613 831 9090
443 Somerset Street West
+1 613 232 1527
5835 Hazeldean Road
+1 613 739 4430
826 Clyde Avenue
+1 613 724 1234
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Reviews
8.0 Very good
Apr 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
Routes Car & Truck Rentals
5.5
Fair
79 reviewsCleanliness
6.0
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
5.8
Value for money
5.9
One location in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
2644 Leitrim Road
+1 613 523 3003
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Reviews
2.0 Poor
Apr 2024
8.0 Very good
Mar 2024
2.0 Poor
Feb 2024
10.0 Wonderful
Jan 2024
2.0 Poor
Dec 2023
2.0 Poor
Nov 2023
National
8.1
Very good
26 reviewsCleanliness
8.3
Comfort
8.0
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.9
Value for money
7.8
2 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1003 Airport Parkway Private
+1 613 737 7023
226 Queen Street
+1 613 232 3536
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Reviews
8.8 Very good
May 2019
Pros:
Drop off wasnt that easy.6.0 Okay
Aug 2018
Pros:
People were niceCons:
O had booking for 10 am, got there at 930. After checking waited 2 hr to get the car10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2017
Pros:
They even offered an upgrade for a lower cost when we got there. Offered a GPS and ezpass for tolls.10.0 Wonderful
Aug 2023
10.0 Wonderful
May 2023
8.0 Very good
Oct 2022
Europcar
7.3
Good
17 reviewsCleanliness
8.1
Comfort
8.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
7.3
Value for money
8.1
6 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
305 Cumberland Street
+1 613 232 2277
3347 Fallofield Road
+1 888 412 3734
Call 6136679394 For Disc Shuttle
+1 613 667 9394
Go To Discount Automate Kiosk
+1 613 667 9393
Please Go To Discount Counter
+1 450 372 0941
Please Go To The Routes Counter
+1 613 822 2409
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Reviews
4.0 Mediocre
Dec 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Oct 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
10.0 Wonderful
Dec 2017
Pros:
First time with this rental firm and I'll be back Quick pick up at airport Friendly efficient staff Great car2.0 Poor
Aug 2017
Pros:
NothingCons:
The fulfilling agency lost my reservation. I went off in my own to find a rental.10.0 Wonderful
Sep 2023
Thrifty
6.0
Okay
2 reviewsCleanliness
6.6
Comfort
6.3
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.0
Value for money
5.3
6 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1003 Airport Parkway Private
+1 613 521 3332
1160 Newmarket Street
+1 613 745 1396
170 Paul Benoit Driveway
+1 613 521 3294
1916 Merivale Road
+1 613 228 0330
30 York St
+1 613 241 7681
881 St Laurent
+1 613 746 6683
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Reviews
8.0 Very good
Jul 2023
2.0 Poor
May 2022
Dollar
6.9
Okay
No reviews available
Cleanliness
7.3
Comfort
6.8
Pick-up/Drop-off
6.9
Value for money
6.4
5 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1160 Newmarket Street
+1 613 745 1396
170 Paul Benoit Driveway
+1 613 521 3294
1916 Merivale Road
+1 613 228 0330
30 York St
+1 613 241 7681
881 St Laurent
+1 613 746 6683
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No reviews available
Payless
6.9
Okay
No reviews available
2 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
1255 Johnston Road
+1 613 739 4430
2500 Palladium Dr Unit 1200
+1 613 271 7935
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No reviews available
keddy by Europcar
6.3
Okay
No reviews available
4 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
** Please Go To Discount Counter **, 3347 Fallofield Road, Kingston
+1 888 412 3734
305 Cumberland Street, Ottawa
+1 613 232 2277
Call 613 667 9394 For Shuttle To- Discount// 1749 Bank Street
+1 613 667 9394
Go To Discount Automate Kiosk, Inside The Via Rail 200 Tremblay Rd, Ottawa, K1G 3HS
+1 613 667 9393
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No reviews available
7 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
475 Chemin Mc Connell
+1 819 282 1521
Ottawa airport
+1 613 667 9393
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No reviews available
3 locations in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
305 Cumberland Street
+1 613 232 2277
Call 6136679394 For Disc Shuttle 1749 Bank St.
+1 613 667 9394
Go To Discount Automate Kiosk Inside The Via Rail 200 Tremblay Rd
+1 613 667 9393
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No reviews available
One location in Ottawa
Locations in Ottawa
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No reviews available
Car rental locations in or near Ottawa
Good to know
Most popular car type | Economy |
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